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title: Solar Panel Monitoring Demo (Intro to Using Video 3 of 3)
description: "![](/qbi/Solar Panel Monitoring Demo (Intro To Using Video 3 Of 3) - Parallax_files/SolarPanel-1024x541.jpg) [P2 Solar Panel Monitor Demo (Intro to Using Video 3 of 3)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/7N0Zu1zvwYk?feature=oembed) ##### Description Using the P2 Simple Video Driver, we show you how to create a…"
url: "https://obex.parallax.com/docs/quick-bytes/propeller-2/solar-panel-monitoring-demo-intro-to-using-video-3-of-3/"
updated: "2026-09-27"
category: Propeller 2
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# Solar Panel Monitoring Demo (Intro to Using Video 3 of 3)

![](/qbi/Solar Panel Monitoring Demo (Intro To Using Video 3 Of 3) - Parallax_files/SolarPanel-1024x541.jpg)

[P2 Solar Panel Monitor Demo (Intro to Using Video 3 of 3)](https://www.youtube.com/embed/7N0Zu1zvwYk?feature=oembed)

##### Description

Using the P2 Simple Video Driver, we show you how to create a complete video display project based around the theme of Solar Panel Monitoring.

The P2 microcontroller can drive multiple video formats directly and is ideal for displaying real-time information from multiple sources on small or large displays.

The source code included is explained in the accompanying video, and allows you to choose the output type so that you can experiment with an HDMI/DVI or VGA monitor.

The demo code includes a variety of techniques and functions included with the P2 Simple Video Driver. For help or advice with using the code, or to share your video projects and ideas, please visit forums.parallax.com

##### Parts Used

- [P2 Edge Module with 32MB RAM](https://www.parallax.com/product/p2-edge-module-with-32mb-ram/)
- [P2 Edge Mini Breakout Board](https://www.parallax.com/product/p2-edge-mini-breakout-board/)
- [P2 Eval Digital Video Out Add-on Board](https://www.parallax.com/product/p2-eval-digital-video-out-add-on-board/)
- [P2 Eval AV Breakout Add-on Board](https://www.parallax.com/product/p2-eval-av-breakout-add-on-board/)
- [USB Mains Adapter, 18W, 5V, 3A](https://www.parallax.com/product/usb-mains-adapter-18w-5v-3a/)
- [USB A to DC 2.1mm Jack Cable](https://www.parallax.com/product/usb-a-to-dc-2-1mm-jack-cable/)
- [Prop Plug Rev E](https://www.parallax.com/product/prop-plug/)
- [USB A to Micro B Cable](https://www.parallax.com/product/usb-a-to-micro-b-cable/)
- [7" HDMI Display, 800 x 480](https://www.parallax.com/product/7-hdmi-display-800-x-480/)
- [HDMI A Male to A Male Cable](https://www.parallax.com/solar-panel-monitoring-demo-intro-to-using-video-3-of-3/)

##### Source Code

- [P2 Solar Panel Code (Requires FlexProp IDE)](/qbi/downloads/P2-Solar-Panel-Monitor-Code-for-FlexProp.zip)

##### Programming Language

- [Spin 2](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qVkmA6Co5fUNKJHF6pBfGfDupuRwDtf-wyieh_fbqw/)
- [PASM2](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_vJk-Ad569UMwgXTKTdfJkHYHpc1rZwxB-DcIiAZNdk/)

##### Tools and Operating System

- [FlexProp for Windows, Mac and Linux](https://github.com/totalspectrum/flexprop/releases)

##### Additional Resources

- [Propeller 2 Spin Documentation](https://docs.google.com/document/d/16qVkmA6Co5fUNKJHF6pBfGfDupuRwDtf-wyieh_fbqw/edit)

##### Document Author

- Michael Mulholland

##### Source Code Author

- Michael Mulholland